Holyoke residents: Ready to level up? We're here to help!

Holyoke Leads, Holyoke Works is a FREE nine-month program designed to help you grow, change, and improve your life. Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, better manage your money, land a job, or launch your own business, this program gets you the support you need to thrive.

Here’s what you’ll gain from this FREE program:

Confidence to tackle challenges head-on
Basic computer skills to become more work ready
Practical financial skills to manage your money and plan for the future
Interview techniques that’ll help you ace your next opportunity
Job placement support to find the right fit or level up to a better position
Entrepreneurial orientation on how to start your own business

And that’s not all! When you complete the program, you’ll receive:

A FREE Chromebook to help you stay connected
$150 to support your start
Networking opportunities to connect with local employers
A clear, actionable path to a brighter future

The basics:

Classes meet during the day over nine months
Child watch and lunch provided
Register by Jan. 15
First come, first served
English classes begin 1/27
Spanish classes begin on 1/29

“I liked that the program covers a bunch of different bases. Budgeting and finances. Computer classes during the day. Self-empowerment. It’s nice being able to come to a program and see like-minded folks, going through different things, who share their piece. The instructors are fun and inspiring; it makes you want to stay. It’s nice to see people who believe in you and want to help you.”

-- HLHW 2024 graduate